US10676182B2 - Tilting coaxial rotor for a rotary wing aircraft - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a rotary wing aircraft, and more particularly, to a rotary wing aircraft having an electric propulsion system.
- the helicopter mechanical drive train may include a main rotor gearbox, an intermediate gearbox, a tail rotor gearbox and their inter-connecting shafts.
- the main rotor gearbox converts the high speed input from each engine to a low speed output for the main rotor system.
- the main rotor gearbox may also provide power take-offs to drive an anti-torque system, a hydraulic system and other such systems. Elimination of the main gearbox and hydraulic systems may result in a significant reduction in aircraft weight and maintenance requirements.
- an electric propulsion system includes a static mast fixed to the airframe and a secondary mast positioned in overlapping arrangement with the static mast.
- the secondary mast defines an axis of rotation.
- An elastomeric bearing is arranged at an interface between the static mast and the secondary mast.
- An actuator assembly includes at least one actuator connected to the secondary mast. The actuator assembly is operable to pivot the secondary mast relative to the axis of rotation.
- the secondary mast is pivotable up to 10 degees relative to the axis of rotation about a 360 degee azimuth.
- the at least one actuator is positioned between the static mast and the secondary mast.
- the at least one actuator includes at least one first actuator operable to move the secondary mast and the axis of rotation relative to the static mast in a lateral direction and at least one second actuator operable to move the secondary mast and the axis of rotation relative to the static mast in a longitudinal direction.
- the secondary mast has a first end having a first diameter and a second end having a second diameter, the first diameter and the second diameter being different.
- the secondary mast is generally frusto-conical in shape.
- first rotor assembly mounted to an exterior surface of the secondary mast.
- the first rotor assembly includes a plurality of first rotor blades rotatable about the axis of rotation in a first direction.
- a second rotor assembly is mounted to the exterior surface of the secondary mast.
- the second rotor assembly includes a plurality of second rotor blades rotatable about the axis of rotation in a second direction, opposite the first direction.
- the elastomeric bearing is positioned vertically between the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly.
- a first blade pitch actuator mounted within the first rotor assembly and operably coupled to one of the first plurality of rotor blades.
- the first pitch actuator is operable to rotate the first rotor blade about a blade pitch axis.
- a second pitch actuator is mounted within the second rotor assembly and operably coupled to one of the second plurality of rotor blades.
- the second pitch actuator is operable to rotate the second rotor blade about a blade pitch axis.
- a rotary-wing aircraft includes an airframe and a rotor assembly.
- the rotor assembly includes a static mast fixed to the airframe and a secondary mast movably mounted about the static mast.
- the secondary mast defines an axis of rotation.
- An elastomeric bearing couples the secondary mast to the static mast.
- An actuator assembly includes at least one actuator connected to the secondary mast. The actuator assembly is operable to pivot the secondary mast relative to the axis of rotation.
- a first rotor is rotatable about the rotor axis in a first direction and a second rotor coaxial with the first rotor is rotatable about the rotor axis in a second, opposite direction.
- the at least one actuator assembly is operable to control blade pitch and yaw of the rotary-wing aircraft.
- the at least one actuator assembly is mounted in a fixed reference.
- the at least one actuator assembly is mounted to the airframe.
- the at least one actuator assembly is coupled to the secondary mast via a ball and socket connection.
- a first electric motor configured to drive the first rotor about the rotor axis, the first electric motor being mounted at least partially within a rotor hub of the first rotor.
- a second electric motor is configured to drive the second rotor about the rotor axis, the second electric motor being mounted at least partially within a rotor hub of the second rotor.
- a first pitch actuator associated with the first rotor, the first pitch actuator being operable to rotate at least one rotor blade of the first rotor about a blade pitch axis.
- a second pitch actuator is associated with the second rotor, the second pitch actuator being operable to rotate at least one rotor blade of the second rotor about a blade pitch axis.
- first pitch actuator and the second pitch actuator provide a quasi-static input for thrust and yaw control.
- power for operating the first pitch actuator is generated and managed within the first rotor and power for operating the second pitch actuator is generated and managed within the second rotor.
- the secondary mast is pivotable up to 10 degees relative to the rotor axis about a 360 degee azimuth.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an example of a rotary wing aircraft
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a propulsion system of a rotary wing aircraft according to an embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a detailed cross-sectional view of a portion of the propulsion system of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an example of a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) rotary wing aircraft 10 .
- the aircraft 10 in the non-limiting embodiment of FIG. 1 includes a dual, counter-rotating main rotor system 12 , rotatable about an axis of rotation R, supported by an airframe 14 having an extending tail 16 which mounts a thrusting device system 18 , such as an auxiliary propulsion system.
- the dual, counter-rotating, coaxial rotor system 12 includes an upper rotor system 20 and a lower rotor system 22 .
- Each rotor system 20 , 22 includes a plurality of rotor blade assemblies 24 mounted to a rotor hub assembly 26 , 28 for rotation about the rotor axis of rotation R.
- the plurality of main rotor blade assemblies 24 project substantially radially outward from the hub assemblies 26 , 28 . Any number of main rotor blade assemblies 24 may be used with the rotor system 12 .
- Each rotor blade assembly 24 of the rotor system 12 includes a rotor blade 30 mounted to a corresponding hub assemblies 26 , 28 in a manner to permit the rotor blade 30 to pitch about a pitch axis P. It should be understood that various blade attachments may be utilized with the aircraft 10 .
- helicopter configuration is schematically illustrated in the disclosed non-limiting embodiments, other configurations and/or machines, such as Unmanned Air Vehicles, high speed compound rotary wing aircraft with supplemental translational thrust systems, tilt-rotors and tilt-wing aircraft in either manned or unmanned configurations will also benefit here from.
- Unmanned Air Vehicles high speed compound rotary wing aircraft with supplemental translational thrust systems
- tilt-rotors and tilt-wing aircraft in either manned or unmanned configurations will also benefit here from.
- At least one of the main rotor system 12 and the anti-torque system 18 is configured as an electric propulsion system 32 that generally integrates a direct drive electric motor 33 into the rotary-wing aircraft 10 .
- the propulsion system 32 includes a static mast 34 that is generally stationary relative to the airframe 14 of the aircraft 10 .
- the one or more electric motors of the propulsion system 32 may be controlled by an electronic speed controller 36 over a wide range of speeds in response to a flight control system 38 .
- the main rotor system 12 of the aircraft 10 includes a static mast 34 that is generally stationary relative to the airframe 14 .
- a movable mast 40 is mounted to the static mast 34 via an elastomeric bearing 42 , such as a gimbal bearing for example.
- the movable mast does not rotate about the axis of rotation R; however, the movable mast 40 , and therefore the upper and lower rotor assemblies 20 , 22 coupled thereto, is able to pivot or articulate relative to the static mast 34 and the airframe 14 via the elastomeric bearing 42 .
- a first end of the movable mast 40 is offset from the exterior surface of the airframe 14 by a distance to avoid interference between the mast 40 and the airframe 14 when the movable mast 40 is tilted.
- the movable mast 40 is generally frusto-conical in shape.
- a first end 44 of the movable mast 40 adjacent the airframe 14 has a first diameter
- the second, distal end 46 of the movable mast 40 has a second diameter, the first diameter being greater than the second diameter.
- At least one actuation assembly 50 is mounted to the airframe 14 and operably coupled to the movable mast 40 . As shown, the at least one actuation assembly 50 may be positioned within the area defined between the static mast 34 and the interior surface 48 of the movable mast 40 . In an embodiment, an actuator 52 of the at least one actuation assembly 50 is directly coupled to the movable mast 40 via a ball and socket connection. The actuator 52 is operable to apply a force against the rotors gyroscopic moment transferred to the movable mast 40 .
- the at least one actuation assembly 50 includes a first actuation assembly 50 a and a second actuation assembly 50 b configured to provide roll and pitch of the main rotor system 12 , respectively.
- the first and second actuation assemblies 50 a , 50 b are operable to selectively apply a force against the gyroscopic moment of the movable mast 40 .
- the first and second actuation assemblies 50 a , 50 b are operable to tilt the movable mast 40 between 5-10 degrees, such as between 6 and 8 degees for example, relative to vertical, in a 360 degee azimuth.
- the first actuation assembly 50 a is operable to control the tilt of the movable mast 40 relative to the static mast 34 in a lateral direction.
- the first actuation assembly 50 a includes a first lateral tilt actuator 52 a and a second, substantially identical, lateral tilt actuator 52 a .
- the first and the second lateral tilt actuators 52 a may, but need not be spaced 180 degees apart about the circumference of the static mast 34 as shown in FIG. 2 .
- Each of the first and second lateral tilt actuators 52 a may be operable to tilt the movable mast 40 in a first lateral direction and a second, opposite lateral direction.
- the second lateral tilt actuator 52 a is configured as a redundant actuator in the event that operation of the first lateral tilt actuator 52 a fails.
- first lateral tilt actuator 52 a is configured to tilt the movable mast 40 in a first lateral direction
- second lateral tilt actuator 52 a is configured to tilt the movable mast 40 in a second, opposite lateral direction are also contemplated herein.
- the second actuation assembly 50 b is operable to control the tilt of the movable mast 40 relative to the static mast 34 in a longitudinal direction. Movement of the movable mast 40 in a plane defined by the longitudinal direction is generally perpendicular to the plane of movement defined by the lateral direction.
- the second actuation assembly 50 b may similarly include a first and second, substantially identical, longitudinal tilt actuator 52 b .
- the first longitudinal tilt actuator 52 b and the second longitudinal tilt actuator 52 b may, but need not be spaced 180 degees apart about the circumference of the static mast 34 .
- the first and second longitudinal tilt actuators 52 b may be operable to tilt the movable mast 40 in a first longitudinal direction and a second, opposite longitudinal direction.
- the second longitudinal tilt actuator 52 b is configured as a redundant actuator in the event that operation of the first longitudinal tilt actuator 52 b fails.
- first longitudinal tilt actuator 52 b is configured to tilt the movable mast 40 in a first longitudinal direction
- second longitudinal tilt actuator 52 b is configured to tilt the movable mast 40 in a second, opposite longitudinal direction are also contemplated herein
- the upper rotor hub 26 and the lower rotor hub 28 are fixedly mounted about the exterior of the movable mast 40 .
- the upper and lower rotor hubs 26 , 28 are arranged such that the elastomeric bearing 42 is vertically centered between the upper rotor hub 26 and the lower rotor hub 28 .
- An example of a rotor assembly 20 , 22 of the main rotor system 12 is illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the rotor hub 28 of the rotor assembly 22 includes a housing 60 operable as a fairing to reduce the drag acting on the main rotor system 12 .
- the housing 60 may include a plurality of complementary portions, such as an upper housing portion 60 a and lower housing portion 60 b .
- the upper and lower housing portions 60 a , 60 b are substantially identical and symmetrical about the plane normal to the axis of rotation R and containing the pitch axis P of the plurality of blade assemblies 30 associated with the hub 28 .
- a rotor head or ring 62 Arranged within an interior of the housing 60 is a rotor head or ring 62 .
- the rotor ring 62 is configured to rotate about the axis of rotation R.
- the plurality of blade assemblies 24 of the rotor assembly 22 is mounted about the periphery of the rotor ring 62 . Accordingly, adjacent ends of the upper and lower housing portions 60 a , 60 b are separated from one another to define a gap within which the rotor ring 62 and the plurality of rotor blades 30 rotate about the axis of rotation R, relative to hub 28 and the movable and stationary masts 34 , 40 .
- the hub assembly 28 additionally includes an actuator assembly 64 for providing thrust and yaw control of the aircraft 10 .
- the actuator assembly 64 may include at least one actuator 66 operably coupled to the plurality of rotor blades 30 , to impart a desired pitch control to the rotor blades 30 .
- the at least one actuator 66 is additionally configured to provide a quasi-static input.
- the plurality of rotor blades 30 may be coupled via a mechanical linkage (not shown) such that rotation of a single rotor blade 30 about a pitch axis P (feather axis) via the actuator 66 causes a similar rotation of each of the plurality of blades 30 about a respective pitch axis P.
- the actuator assembly 64 includes a plurality of electrical actuators 66 directly or indirectly coupled to each of the plurality of rotor blades 30 .
- the actuators 66 are mounted to the rotor ring 62 , or alternatively, at an interface between the rotor ring 62 and a respective rotor blade 30 , such as a blade cuff 63 for example.
- the actuators 66 may be mounted concentrically with the rotor blades 30 , or alternatively, may be offset therefrom and coupled thereto via a linkage, gear, or other connection mechanism.
- Each of the plurality of actuators 66 may be independently controlled.
- the power for operating the one or more actuators 66 of the actuation assembly 64 may be generated and managed within the rotating frame of the rotor assembly 28 .
- the rotor ring 62 is part of the direct drive electric motor 33 mounted about the axis of rotation R and operable to rotate the rotor ring 62 about the axis of rotation R.
- Examples of an electric motor configured to drive the plurality of rotor blades 30 about the axis of rotation R, and suitable for use with the movable mast 40 described herein include those set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 8,931,732, filed on Jan. 28, 2008, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/296,625 filed on Oct. 18, 2016, the entire contents of both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- Wiring associated with the electric motor 33 may extend through a hollow interior of the static mast 34 , or alternatively, adjacent the exterior of the movable mast 40 .
- a tilting coaxial rotor system 12 having a collective only rotor control reduces the mechanical complexity of the flight control system and the need for cyclic pitch control. This reduction in complexity results in a reduction in weight, fewer parts and lower costs relative to more traditional aircrafts. Further, all electrical input necessary to operate the motor 33 resides in the fixed frame of reference, eliminating the need for stationary to rotating power transfer couplings, such as slip rings.
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